55 Prevention of “on-the-day cancellation” of bronchoscopy procedures to improve waiting time for cancer patients-department based Quality Improvement initiative

On-the-day cancellation of procedures may be inevitable, but can put a significant strain on waiting times for endoscopic procedures. A thorough scrutiny of procedures may help in preventing this and improve service quality. Objective: To determine the frequency and reasons for cancellation of bronchoscopy procedures on the day of appointment, and to develop a robust vetting process to minimize these and improve patient waiting times.
Source: Lung Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Diagnosis and Staging Source Type: research